Latest News: Classical
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New Release Round-up,
New Release Round-up - 19th May 2017 19th May 2017Mahler from Ivan Fischer, Prokofiev from Tugan Sokhiev, and Falla are amongst the orchestral highlights this week, alongside operas from Saint-Saëns and Schoenberg.
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Recording of the Week,
Isabelle Faust and Alexander Melnikov perform César Franck's Violin Sonata 19th May 2017James is enthralled by a new recording of music for violin and piano by César Franck and Ernest Chausson.
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BBC Music Magazine Choices,
BBC Music Magazine - June 2017 Choices 18th May 2017Chris introduces this month's Choices, with Paul McCreesh's larger-than-life account of Haydn's The Seasons leading the way…
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Interview,
Peter Donohoe on Shostakovich 17th May 2017Peter Donohoe talks to David about his new recording of Shostakovich's 24 Preludes and Fugues.
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Hi-Res Highlights,
Hi-Res Highlights - May 2017 16th May 2017David introduces the latest in our series of monthly roundups, picking out the very best Hi-Res recordings of performances both new and old.
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New Release Round-up,
New Release Round-up - 12th May 2017 12th May 2017Mozart and Haydn releases from the LSO Wind Ensemble, pianist Jean-Efflam Bavouzet and soprano Sophie Bevan feature this week, alongside a Schumann recital from Luca Buratto and Telemann from Concerto Melante.
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Recording of the Week,
Jirí Belohlávek conducts Dvořák's Stabat Mater 12th May 2017Katherine enjoys Jirí Belohlávek's new recording of Dvořák's powerful Stabat Mater, with the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra and Prague Philharmonic Choir.
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Presto Editor's Choices,
Presto Editor's Choices - May 2017 10th May 2017A Brahmsian match made in heaven and a commanding recital with orchestra from a prolific young British soprano are among this month's stand-outs.
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Interview,
Pavol Breslik on Dvořák Songs 10th May 2017The Slovakian tenor discusses his new disc on Supraphon, including the well-known Gypsy Melodies and the rarely-recorded Cypresses.
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Awards,
International Opera Awards - The Winners! 8th May 2017The results of last night's ceremony at the London Coliseum.
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Coming Soon,
Ravel Concertos from Steven Osborne and other forthcoming delights 5th May 2017Franck from Faust, Prokofiev from Petrenko, and Handel from Hallenberg are also looming on the horizon for May and June!
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New Release Round-up,
New Release Round-up - 5th May 2017 5th May 2017The Emerson quartet celebrate forty years with new recordings of Britten and Purcell, while vocal releases from sopranos Diana Damrau and Carolyn Sampson also feature in this week's round-up.
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Recording of the Week,
Andris Nelsons conducts Bruckner's Third Symphony 5th May 2017James listens to Andris Nelsons' first recording with the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra - a stirring account of Bruckner's Third Symphony.
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Announcement,
Glyndebourne announces 2018 season 3rd May 2017Revivals of two award-winning Handel productions, a new Pelléas et Mélisande, and the festival premiere of Samuel Barber's Vanessa.
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New Release Round-up,
New Release Round-up - 28th April 2017 28th April 2017This week's highlights include the latest release in Hyperion's Romantic Piano Concerto series, Johann Strauss II in St. Petersburg, Debussy and Ravel recorded live in Paris and a box set celebrating Louis Frémaux's time as Principal Conductor of the CBSO.
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Recording of the Week,
I Fagiolini perform Monteverdi's "Other" Vespers 28th April 2017David listens to I Fagiolini and the English Cornett and Sackbut Ensemble's latest thrilling excursion into the world of Monteverdi.
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Gramophone Choices,
Gramophone Editor's Choices - May 2017 27th April 2017Chris introduces this month's choices, with James MacMillan's highly moving setting of the Stabat Mater leading the selection.
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Box Set Selections,
Boxed Set Selections - April 2017 26th April 2017Chris introduces the best of this month's boxed sets, including a tribute to the late Louis Frémaux's relationship with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.
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BBC Music Magazine Choices,
BBC Music Magazine - May 2017 Choices 22nd April 2017Flora introduces this month's picks, with Richard Strauss from Paavo Järvi and the NHK Symphony Orchestra, Tokyo leading the pack as Recording of the Month.
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New Release Round-up,
New Release Round-up - 21st April 2017 21st April 2017Semyon Bychkov conducts Franz Schmidt, Christian Gerhaher sings Brahms, chamber music from Tasmin Little and a collection of Johan Botha's live performances at the Wiener Staatsoper are included in this week's new releases.